2002 BMW 540 4.4L Petrol · WR52 PYV
2002 BMW 540 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 02 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 163,464 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 540
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR52 PYV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 163,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR52 PYV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 540 (WR52 PYV) between October 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
WR52 PYV Mileage History
- 27/10/200673,890 mi
- 06/12/200783,118 mi+9,228 mi
- 20/10/200839,984 mi-43,134 mi
- 19/10/200938,373 mi-1,611 mi
- 02/03/2010100,247 mi+61,874 mi
- 08/03/2011106,839 mi+6,592 mi
- 03/04/2012115,263 mi+8,424 mi
- 30/03/2013121,294 mi+6,031 mi
- 22/03/2014127,604 mi+6,310 mi
- 22/03/2014127,604 mi
- 08/04/2015129,719 mi+2,115 mi
- 23/03/2016143,536 mi+13,817 mi
- 08/04/2017151,179 mi+7,643 mi
- 08/04/2017151,179 mi
- 07/04/2018154,406 mi+3,227 mi
- 27/06/2019158,527 mi+4,121 mi
- 27/06/2019158,527 mi
- 02/07/2021160,471 mi+1,944 mi
- 02/08/2022161,530 mi+1,059 mi
- 17/10/2023162,102 mi+572 mi
- 07/05/2025162,366 mi+264 mi
- 18/05/2026163,464 mi+1,098 mi
Average of roughly 4,580 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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